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RANDAO Provider Node Setup Guide ​

Description ​

This guide explains the steps for configuring and running a RANDAO Provider Node. RANDAO is a decentralized randomness system used in various blockchain applications to generate publicly verifiable random numbers. By running this node, you contribute to a secure and transparent decentralized randomness ecosystem.

System Requirements ​

  • Operating System: Ubuntu 20.04 LTS or later
  • Docker: Latest version
  • Docker Compose: Latest version

Setup Steps ​

1. Clone the Repository ​

Clone the RANDAO repository and navigate to the appropriate directory:

bash
git clone https://github.com/RandAOLabs/Randomness-Provider.git
cd Randomness-Provider/docker-compose

2. Install Docker ​

If Docker is not installed, install Docker and Docker Compose:

bash
sudo apt update
sudo apt install docker.io
sudo apt install docker-compose

3. Create the Environment File ​

Create an environment file from the provided template:

bash
cp .env.example .env

4. Configure the Environment Settings ​

Edit the .env file to adjust the settings:

bash
nano .env

Change the following parameters according to your information:

ini
PROVIDER_ID=your_wallet_address
LOCAL_DB_USER=database_user_name
LOCAL_DB_PASSWORD=database_password
LOCAL_WALLET_JSON=path_to_your_wallet_json_file

Important Notes:

  • PROVIDER_ID should be filled with your wallet address.
  • LOCAL_WALLET_JSON should point to the path of your wallet JSON file containing the private key.

5. Pull and Run the Docker Image ​

Pull the Docker image for the RANDAO VDF job:

bash
docker pull randao/vdf_job:v0.1.4

Start the Docker container in detached mode:

bash
docker-compose up -d

6. Check the Logs ​

To verify that everything is working properly, check the logs:

bash
docker-compose logs -f

7. Optional Commands ​

To shut down the Docker containers:

bash
docker-compose down

To restart a specific container:

bash
docker restart CONTAINER_NAME

Updates ​

To update your node to the latest version:

bash
git pull
docker-compose down
docker-compose up -d